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11 Best Wedding Venues in Pleasanton CA The Ultimate Guide to the 11 Best Wedding Venues in Pleasanton CA(complete with pricing and photos) Are you interested in wedding venues in Pleasanton CA? This pretty suburb in Contra Costa County is consistently included on lists of some of the best towns in the US to visit or live in. And for good reason! Its historicity, the beautiful parks, and the light and happy atmosphere are welcoming for not just visitors, but also wedding parties. Below, we’ve highlighted some of the best wedding venues in Pleasanton, CA that you won’t want to miss.. Palm Event Center Rental Fee + F&B Min: $39,000+Capacity: up to 300 guestsHours: 6PM – 12AM (end by 11PM) At the Palm Event Center, you can exchange marriage vows in the sweet smelling vineyards of the Livermore Valley Wine Country. After the ceremony, you can dine in high style in the Ballroom or outside on the Vineyard terrace, and then dance the night away under the glow of a thousand twinkle lights. For the sophisticated wine loving couple, Palm Event Center in the Vineyard is a delightful option and one of the best wedding venues in Pleasanton CA. The Club at Ruby Hill Rental Fee: $3,500 – $4,500Food $ Bev: $11,000 – $15,000 The Club at Ruby Hill offers award winning service and gorgeous green vistas for your wedding ceremony and reception. Rolling golf courses and picturesque vineyards form the backdrop outdoors, and beautiful hardwood and tile welcome you indoors. Catering is provided by the venue only, and they offer a full service menu along with late night snacks and bar services. Every little detail is taken care of by the Club’s in house event specialists, from the decor to the ambiance to preparing the complimentary dance floor and dressing rooms. They’ll also provide on site staff to coordinate all the events on your special day. You’ll want for nothing when you book the Club at Ruby Hill. Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery Contact for pricing Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery is one of the most popular wedding venues in Pleasanton CA, so you know you will have a stunning wedding. Surrounded by vineyards, this venue is an exquisite collection of beautiful indoor spaces with fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, and a courtyard filled with lush foliage and sparkling fountains. The formal menu by the award winning culinary staff is tailored to meet your specific tastes, and you’ll get to taste vintage wines straight from the Ruby Hill Winery.  Callippe Preserve Rental Fee: $750 – $2,500Food & Bev: $1,000 – $7,000 Callippe Preserve in Pleasanton commands an incomparable view of the gently sloping hills and vineyards of northern California. The venue is set primarily outdoors against green lawns and white lawn chairs and an elegant arbor. Callippe Preserve provides the menu, which ranges from appetizers to a buffet meal to a plated dinner. And of course, no wedding reception in the wine country would be complete without a bar service and a selection of fine local wines to choose from. For a simple yet tasteful wedding in the heart of Pleasanton’s charming countryside, choose Callippe Preserve. The Purple Orchid Resort and Spa (Livermore) Rental Fee + F&B Min: $23,000+Capacity: up to 120 guestsHours: 2PM – 10AM (20 hours) In California’s wine country, you might still want to have a resort-style wedding, and The Purple Orchid Resort and Spa offers you just that. It is available for outdoor ceremonies and offers tranquil surroundings for your wedding. The olive orchard provides the perfect backdrop to say your “I Do’s,” and its orientation in the sun makes for some fantastic sunset shots. You also get a lavish indoor venue to customize how you desire and create the wedding of your dreams. Canyon Lakes Brewery (San Ramon) Rental fee: $8,000 – $15,000Capacity: 125 guests Canyon Lakes Brewery is a brewery that also doubles as a Pleasanton wedding venue. Since it is firstly a brewery, it does have limited periods that you can rent the space. It is not available during peak season, March through October. Chairs, linens, and tables are included with your rental. Little hills (San Ramon) Rental fee: $2K- $6.5KCapacity: 150 guests Little Hills provides an intimate environment for your wedding, as lovely as its name suggests. If you want to tie the knot in a picturesque location surrounded by nature’s grandeur, here is the place to do it. There is also a lovely tent for dinner, which will give your wedding a bohemian vibe. With trees, birds, and butterflies around, this place is a paradise for nature lovers. Garre Winery (Livermore) Contact for pricing If you want an indoor and outdoor wedding venue set in the middle of vineyards and Italian cypress trees, then the Garre Bella Rosa Winery is the venue for you. It can host up to 370 guests and makes a great option for guests who want less than a traditional wedding. There are lush flower beds, and the wisteria-covered Arbor in the missing style environment gives the weddings an elegance, unlike most Livermore CA wedding venues. The design options here are endless and the perfect place to make your wedding dreams come true. Check out my Garre Winery Wedding Planning Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YoUQ0V8e-Y&feature=youtu.be The Five Willows (Livermore) Contact for pricing The Five Willows is nestled within the wine regions of Livermore hills. It is an equestrian center with simplistic beauty and a serene surrounding covered by vineyards. It can host up to 200 guests and provides excellent indoor and outdoor venues for any style of wedding. The venue is open for pre-wedding use for bridal and groom parties, making a great onsite home for both parties. The main venue is surrounded by manicured lawns, a pond in the background, beautiful willow trees, and horse pasture to make for a unique wedding experience. Del Valle Winery (Livermore) Contact for pricing If you’ve always dreamed of having a lovely vineyard wedding, this place is ideal for you. The winery invites weddings, parties, and rehearsal dinners with breathtaking views of the vines and event rooms surrounded by beautiful flora. Up to 120 guests can be seated in the Barrel Room

Old Mill Park Wedding Cost and Planning Guide Old Mill Park Wedding Cost and Ultimate Planning Guide(with pricing and photos) Are you wondering what an Old Mill Park wedding cost is and how to plan a wedding there? Do you want to get married under Redwoods without paying large rental fees? Then Old Mill Park in Mill Valley, CA is the perfect venue for your wedding or elopement ceremony. In this ultimate guide to planning a wedding there, which includes how much an Old Mill Park wedding cost is, I’ll show you what it takes to hold your wedding in this fairytale-like grove and venue. TLDR Old Mill Park is a reservable park in Mill Valley set among redwoods, with the historic Reed Mill, creek access, playground, public restrooms, picnic/barbecue areas, and an amphitheater. The park has 3 rental areas: Redwood Grove, Group Picnic Area, and Amphitheater. The Redwood Grove has 3 picnic tables + 2 small BBQs, the Group Picnic Area has 6 picnic tables + 4 small BBQs, and the Amphitheater has a small outdoor stage with tiered seating. Guest capacity is not clearly listed in the city page or uploaded PDF. The pricing chart uses attendance tiers up to 75+ guests for general/private rentals and 101+ guests for commercial events, but weddings must follow the City’s maximum capacity rules. Pricing is hourly with a 3-hour minimum and 6-hour maximum. Rentals cannot start before 9AM and must end no later than 30 minutes after sunset. A $100 to $1,000 refundable security deposit is required at application, depending on the event size, tone, and length. Special permission is required for amplified sound, tents, food trucks, large displays, third-party vendors, machinery, and similar equipment. Alcohol is generally not permitted for private rentals. Why an Old Mill Park Wedding If you and your partner love the outdoors, having an Old Mill Park Wedding is a perfect little spot for you. It features several different points of attractions, including a historic mill; the Redwood Grove with barbecue pits and picnic tables, and the Amphitheater, an outdoor stage that is ideal for holding a wedding ceremony. Located in Mill Valley, it is a short drive away from San Francisco. Old Mill Park Wedding Cost Rental Fee : Weddings of up to 75 guests are $145 – $200 / hrLarge weddings with more than 75 guests cost $265 – $365 / hr Commercial Events: 100 guest $125 – $173 / hrRefundable security deposit : $100-$1000 required at application, depending on the event size, tone, and length. Check out the more in depth fee outline to understand the costs better You can also check the Pricing here below Pricing Estimated Attendance Mill Valley Resident Weekday Mill Valley Resident Weekend Greater Mill Valley & Beyond Weekday Greater Mill Valley & Beyond Weekend 0 to 25 guests $20/hr $25/hr $22/hr $28/hr 26 to 50 guests $65/hr $82/hr $72/hr $90/hr 51 to 75 guests $145/hr $182/hr $175/hr $200/hr 75+ guests $265/hr $332/hr $305/hr $365/hr Commercial event pricing Attendance Mill Valley Resident Weekday Mill Valley Resident Weekend Greater Mill Valley & Beyond Weekday Greater Mill Valley & Beyond Weekend 0 to 100 guests $125/hr $157/hr $148/hr $173/hr 101+ guests $250/hr $313/hr $284/hr $344/hr Application to Rent for a Wedding in Old Mill Park Phone: 415 383 1370Email: rentals@cityofmillvalley.org If you interested in an Old Mill Park Wedding, check out the Application to Rent Old Mill Park Wedding Locations Ceremony Amphitheater With a raised deck, your ceremony will have a backdrop of redwood trees while guests can either stand around you or stay seated at the wooden benches 40 feet away for a more formal approach. Group Picnic Area If you are deciding to stay onsite for the reception, a limited number of picnic tables can be rented out for your party, a short walk away from the Amphitheater. How to Prepare : Parking and Permits When you are preparing for your wedding at Old Mill Park, keep in mind limited street parking is available and can be a little difficult on weekends when both the nearby children’s playground or Mill Valley public library is busy with families.  If you want your wedding catered or to hire food trucks for the reception, keep in mind that you need permits for both. You must also choose food trucks from the City of Mill Valley’s approved list. Old Mill Park Wedding Photos Best Times for a Wedding at Old Mill Park The temperature in Mill Valley stays fairly consistent throughout the year, with a bit more sun compared to San Francisco and a few degrees more warmth as well. The hot period (high 70s low 80s) don’t last for too long, but September and October are the warmest months and are very comfortable. See the graph below for a more accurate outline of the yearly temperatures. An Elopement At Old Mill Park If you and your partner want a small, intimate ceremony with just a few witnesses, an Old Mill Park Elopement makes a quiet getaway from the bustle of the city and the California highway. With a low rental fee and no minimum number of hours, you can have an elopement at Old Mill Park and go elsewhere for a reception or dinner. And what better place to truly focus on the one you love most than a tranquil forest? If you are flexible with locations, check out these other Marin County wedding venues Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com

5 Best Wedding Venues in San Ramon The Ultimate Guide to the Best Wedding Venues in San Ramon(with pricing and photos)  Are you looking for wedding venues in San Ramon? With so many options to choose from in the Tri Valley area, it can be pretty difficult in choosing a location. Read below for the 5 best San Ramon wedding venues to get started in your wedding planning for your big day! Canyon View Event Center Rental Fee: $495 – $2,995Ceremony Fee: starts at $950 The Canyon View Event Center space offers contemporary and elegant wedding hosting spaces. It is a private events space with a host of indoor and outdoor wedding sets with breathtaking scenery and expansive views of the tri-valley area through its stylish ballroom windows. The Canyon View event center is perhaps known for its unbeatable location, tantalizing Italian-American cuisine, and warm hospitality. It can host up to 920 people at a time but seated the outdoor spaces will hold 350 people, and indoor areas 450 people. The venue offers panoramic views of the San Ramon countryside, and the venue provides most of the bells and whistles you’d want in an event space. It can host everything from engagement parties, mini weddings and are weddings with ease hence why it is considered one of the best wedding venues in San Ramon, CA. Canyon View Event Center Wedding Gallery San Ramon Marriott Rental Fee: $850 – $4,800 The San Ramon Marriott has been one of the most popular wedding venues in San Ramon CA. For one, it is an incredibly stylish place, and setting it up for any wedding is simple. Since it is a hotel, you get fantastic facilities to go with too. Its convenient location in the East Bay gives it access to plenty of entertainment and dining spots too. It offers guests convenient accommodation, but the highlight is the abundant event space to host most average-size weddings. It is upscale and makes the perfect spot to get hitched in style. Little Hills Ranch Rental Fee: $4,825 – $5,970 The Little Hills Ranch is a wedding venue, picnic, and event space in the East Bay that offers a romantic, rustic and elegant venue to fit weddings of all styles. Located in the middle of the Las Trampas Regional wilderness, it is a scenic and intimate setting to say “I do” in style. It offers 25 acres of tranquil and secluded venues under majestic redwoods and stately oaks for that picture-perfect wedding, be it a micro wedding, elopements, or weddings with over 100 guests, making it one of the more flexible wedding venues in San Ramon. They offer bridal and groom party suites, set up and cleanup services, complimentary guest parking, seating, silverware and utensils, and many other services upon the couple’s request. It is an extremely flexible site and certainly deserves a spot among the best San Ramon wedding venues. San Ramon Golf Club Ceremony Fee: $595 – $995Packages: start at $54/person Set in the heart of the San Ramon Valley, San Ramon Golf Club is one of the more stylish Contra Costa wedding venues in San Ramon. It provides glimmering water views and a romantic atmosphere for any couple wishing to have their special day just outside San Francisco. The golf course works exclusively with Wedgewood Banquet services to host any events to the standard, values, and quality upheld by the San Ramon Golf Club. It has a breathtaking ceremony site under willow trees beside a softly wavy lake and a bubbling waterfall to make for one of the most romantic San Ramon wedding venues. The reception area is a great banquet room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a dance floor, and a sunken bar to make for one classy affair all through. Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery is a public golf course with a restaurant and microbrewery in the East Bay, making it one of the more popular Sunday wedding venues in San Ramon CA for its casual vibe. It offers sweeping views of the San Ramon Valley and has outdoor and indoor event spaces. The indoor event space has undergone a recent remodeling to accommodate up to 150 guests. Your package at the Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery signs you up to a full bar and lounge area, a fully equipped kitchen, onsite catering services, and an outside event area. The uncovered outdoor space is your blank canvas to put your mark on, but you could also customize the indoor space to make the wedding of your dreams. Conclusion If you’re flexible with location, take a look at these Pleasanton wedding venues for more options! Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com

18 Best Redwood Forest Wedding Venues The Ultimate Guide to the 18 Best Redwood Forest Wedding Venues(with pricing and photos)    Redwood forest wedding venues are a popular choice and it’s not hard to see why. Rather than a bare field decorated with flowers, redwood forests bring nature into the fold as the trees play a role in the overall appeal of the wedding. They give a woodsy charm to your special day, and thousands of couples choose to embrace the cathedral-like grandeur and majesty of redwoods—especially in the ancient redwood forests of California. Here is a list of the top redwood forest wedding venues that will make for a spectacular outdoor wedding come alive. Ovy Camp (San Gregorio) Rental Fee: Starting at $9,050; current 2026 rate requires inquiryCapacity: Up to 200 guestsDeposit Fee: Not publicly listedCeremony Fee: Included with property rental / not separately listedRental Length: Friday 3 PM – Sunday 11 AM OVY Camp and Event Center can be rented by the weekend (exclusive use) for an incredibly reasonable price. It is one of the more flexible and affordable redwood wedding venues in the Bay Area. They provide the backdrop – you choose the rest. You are not tied down to a list of caterers, photographers, or event suppliers – assemble your own vendor team at no additional cost.  Check out my blog post on an OVY Camp wedding for more info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-9bvDRopSo Muir Woods (Mill Valley) Ceremony Permit: $60 non-refundable application fee; additional permit/cost-recovery fees may apply. Capacity: Maximum 30 people, depending on the ceremony site. Ceremony Times: Before 10:00 AM or after 4:30 PM. Peak-Season Restriction: No weekend or holiday wedding permits from March 15–October 15. Reception: Not allowed on-site. Restrictions: No chairs, decorations/props, music, singing, flower petals, confetti, rice, or open flames. The area remains open to other park visitors. Muir Woods is a stunning location to visit, let alone get married in. The picturesque nature of Muir Woods and the central location between San Francisco and Napa Valley makes it a very popular spot to celebrate. This place would also be a great opportunity to make an entire trip out of your wedding, with tons of things to see and do, as well as excellent cuisine to try a few miles away.  Read my Muir Woods wedding guide for more info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHcJNX09nCk Mountain Terrace (Woodside) Full Wedding Rental: $2,500–$8,500+, depending on season and day of the weekMorning Ceremony Only: Starting at $2,500Deposit: Rental fee + $500 refundable security depositCapacity: 120–300 guests, depending on the spaceRental Length: 8-hour rental block for full weddings With decades-old trees acting as a wedding ceremony backdrop, The Mountain Terrace is the ideal setting for anyone who appreciates natural beauty and basking in the sun and fresh air. With a recently remodeled mega deck, they allow several options for outdoor and indoor receptions, making this redwood wedding venue a great choice.  Read more about The Mountain Terrace with my walkthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibmrGG9xbac&t=1s Old Mill Park (Mill Valley) Rental Fee: $20–$365/hour, depending on guest count, residency, and weekday/weekendWedding Pricing: $145–$200/hour for up to 75 guests; $265–$365/hour for 75+ guestsDeposit: $100–$1,000 refundable security depositRental Length: 3-hour minimum / 6-hour maximumRental Hours: Starts no earlier than 9 AM and ends no later than 30 minutes after sunsetSpaces: Redwood Grove, Group Picnic Area, and AmphitheaterCapacity: Not specifically stated; pricing tiers include 75+ guests Located in Mill Valley across the Golden Gate Bridge, Old Mill Park is one of the most popular venues for weddings in San Francisco and perfect for those who love nature. They have a separate ampitheater that comes with its own staging and seating, making it a convenient wedding venue in San Francisco for large and small weddings.  Check out my Ultimate Planning Guide for an Old Mill Park Wedding photo by Ian Chin Photography Sanborn County Park (Saratoga) Wedding Fee: $120Main Wedding Site: Sequoia / Peterson Grove – $433/dayEstimated Total: $553 for wedding fee + Sequoia/Peterson Grove reservationCapacity: Up to 200 guestsOther Sites: Costanoan or Ohlone – $341 peak / $257 off-peak + $120 wedding feeIncludes: 1-day photography permit, weekday rehearsal, ranger meeting, and booking up to 1 year in advanceParking: Vehicle entrance fees are additionalSetting: Outdoor redwood ceremony and reception space For those who want an outdoor wedding venue in nature, this is arguably one of the best redwood wedding venues for its combination of beauty, weather, and price. With the grove of redwood trees acting as the perfect ceremony backdrop, this outdoor wedding venue is one of the most popular and affordable redwood wedding venues in the Santa Clara county area.  Check out my Sanborn County Park wedding guide for more info   photo by Ian Chin Photography LETS TALK ABOUT REDWOOD WEDDING VENUES UC Berkeley Mather Redwood Grove (Berkeley) Ceremony Only: $3,500–$4,500Micro-Ceremony: $2,500 for up to 25 guestsElopement: $2,000 for up to 12 guestsCeremony + Reception: $8,500–$9,500Capacity: Up to 200 guests for ceremony-only; up to 82 guests for ceremony + receptionRental Length: 2 hours for ceremony-only; 6 hours for ceremony + receptionIncludes: Private use of the Redwood Grove, amphitheater seating cushions, dressing room, reserved parking spaces, Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, and rental support staff.Email: gardenrentals@berkeley.edu The centerpiece of the Mather Redwood Grove is the intimate Townsend Amphitheater, the setting for fantasy forest weddings. The bridal party walks under the towering redwood canopy to meet the gathered guests at the amphitheater and solemnize their union in this magnificent cathedral of redwoods. Check out my UC Berkeley Botanical Garden wedding guide for more info Deer Park Villa (Fairfax) Rental Fee: Starting at $8,5002026–2027 Pricing: Mon–Wed: $8,500 Thursday: $9,500 Friday/Sunday: $11,500 Saturday: $16,500 Capacity: Up to 350 guests outdoors / 200 indoorsRental Hours: 8 AM–10 PM, with breakdown until 11 PMBar: $45–$65/person + 22% service charge and taxAfterparty: $2,750 for the VIP After-Hours Party RoomIncludes: Exclusive use of the redwood grove and venue spaces; additional required catering and sound/lighting services apply. Deer Park Villa is one of my favorite redwood wedding venues that will exceed your every expectation, not just with its natural beauty but also its convenient

12+ Best Wedding Venues in Palo Alto CA The Ultimate Guide to the 12 Best Wedding Venues in Palo Alto CA(with pricing and photos) Sequoyah Country Club Rental Fee: Custom pricing based on wedding package, guest count, date, and event requirements.Capacity:Indoor Reception: Up to approximately 200 guestsOutdoor Ceremony / Terrace Spaces: Available with scenic views overlooking the East Bay hills and Oakland skyline Sequoyah Country Club serves up elegance and antique charm with perfect views of the rolling greens and the East Bay. The club features a Spanish-style interior wedding space with high beam ceilings with a grand elegance in its design. The venue provides a fabulous venue for indoor and outdoor weddings, which you can customize to fit any style of wedding. There is in-house catering, and the staff is professional and experienced at running events. So, you can rest assured that your big day will be a success.  For more info, check out my Sequoyah Country Club wedding guide If you are looking for the best wedding venues in Palo Alto CA you have come to the right place! Located in the heart of the Peninsula, there are plenty of Palo alto wedding venues to choose from including lush gardens, gorgeous ballrooms, poolside venues, and intimate banquet spaces. Scroll down to see the wide variety of wedding venues in Palo Alto CA to help in planning your celebration. University Club of Palo Alto Rental Fee: Custom pricing based on event type, date, guest count, and rental requirements Capacity:Dining Room: Up to approximately 150 guestsOutdoor Terrace & Garden Areas: Available for ceremonies, receptions, and cocktail hours The modern bride and groom will love the industrial fixtures and beautiful simplicity of the University Club at Palo Alto. This Palo Alto wedding venue offers both indoor and outdoor areas for holding marriage ceremonies and receptions. Indoors, you’ll find a large space with high ceilings and hardwood dance floors. Outdoors, the grounds include a pergola where you can exchange vows and an area shaded by a hundred plus year old tree. Check out this University Club of Palo Alto Wedding  Elizabeth Gamble Garden Rental Fee: April–October: $2,100 for 6 hours / $2,800 for 8 hours November–March: $1,800 for 6 hours / $2,400 for 8 hours Rental fee includes access to the rental area and a site supervisor during the event. Deposit Fee: $1,000Capacity: Maximum 50 guests for weddings and social events. Among outdoor wedding venues in Palo Alto, Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden stands out for having a serene garden in the heart of Palo Alto. The lush gardens and the historic home make it a coveted wedding venue for all the good reasons. There are three distinct venues—Wisteria Garden, Rose Garden, and Tea house patio within the venue that can hold up to 50 guests per wedding. It offers an easy venue to decorate, but not that you need to! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow2rJpZw4HM Allied Arts Guild (Menlo Park) Rental fee: Custom pricing based on event date, guest count, rental duration, and event requirements.Capacity: Up to approximately 200 guests for weddings and private events If you enjoy art, you will undoubtedly enjoy this Fremont wedding venue. It has a stunning structure that any art enthusiast would like. It is encircled by beautiful, seasonal gardens, lovely fountains, and vibrant frescoes. It has an unrivaled beauty.  Check out this Allied Arts Guild wedding guide for more info Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club Rental Fee: Custom pricing based on wedding date, guest count, menu selection, and event requirementsCapacity: Up to approximately 250 guests for weddings and receptions The Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club is one of the wedding venues in Palo Alto CA that offers a whole suite of indoor and outdoor wedding venues. You can say cheers forever in a classy, beautiful, and timeless venue with a waterfall, rolling greens, and lush greenery in the backdrop. It offers a welcoming atmosphere and makes an ideal space for small and large weddings. A large wedding could use the Grand Ballroom, which can hold up to 275 guests and offers floor or ceiling windows to the golf course on three sides and a cascading waterfall. Smaller weddings can use the Members dining room, which is equally as beautiful and can be turned into an intimate candle-lit reception venue at night. El Prado Hotel Rental Fee: Custom pricing based on wedding date, guest count, menu selection, and event requirements. Capacity: Up to approximately 200 guests for weddings and receptions You probably know it by its previous name, Garden Court Hotel. El Prado creates the Spanish open-air living ambiance and surprisingly feels very homely, perhaps because it resonates with the surrounding residential estates. The new facility opens its doors to the public on October 1, 2021, but it has been a traditional venue for many weddings in Palo Alto for us to ignore. This is one of the more luxurious wedding venues in Palo Alto but in a subdued and relaxed way with modern decor. Check out this El Prado Hotel wedding guide for more info Four Seasons Hotel Rental Fee: Custom pricing based on wedding date, guest count, selected event space, menu options, and wedding package requirements.Capacity: Many Four Seasons wedding venues accommodate intimate gatherings to large celebrations of 300+ guests. For the urban chic couple, the Four Seasons Hotel in East Palo Alto is an excellent choice of venue. Known for the expert service of its on staff wedding specialists and gorgeous decor, this is one of those wedding venues in Palo Alto CA that you know provides the best of both worlds – excellent service and an elegant setting. Another great feature is you can avoid traveling to a different location for your wedding night and just book a hotel room! Just another perfect touch to a perfect hotel wedding venue in Palo Alto CA. Woodside Village Church Rental fee: Contact Willow Glen United Methodist Church for current wedding rental rates.Capacity: Sanctuary capacity: Approximately 500 guests Fellowship Hall and additional event spaces available for receptions and gatherings This is the place to be if you want

How to Plan a Hakone Estate and Gardens Wedding Ultimate Guide for Planning a Hakone Estate and Gardens Wedding(complete with pricing and photos) Many couples choose to have a Hakone Estate and Gardens wedding because of its gorgeous natural backdrop that makes it a perfect choice for an outdoor ceremony. Its unique and beautiful setting offers anywhere from a koi pond, bamboo garden, and wooden bridge that offer photogenic backdrops for your wedding day. Read below for more reasons why a Hakone Estate and Gardens wedding might be best for you. TLDR  – With a koi fish pond, pink Sakura, and a waterfall, the Hakone Estate and Gardens wedding evokes a Japanese garden theme.– Available ceremony times: 10am – 11am & 5pm – 10pm, overtime billed $500 per hour– The Hakone Estate and Gardens ceremony can host 150 guests; the reception can seat 60 guests indoors + 40 guests seated on the nearby decks.– The cost of a wedding at Hakone Estate and Gardens begins at $500 and will vary on the amount of guests.– Packages available equipped with traditional wedding preparations, etc.– Elopements on weekdays are allowed 10AM – 3PM Why a Hakone Estate and Gardens Wedding When Oliver and Isabel Stine started a Japanese garden as their escape to remind them of their voyages to Japan, they couldn’t imagine what their humble 18-acre garden would turn out to be. The main gate looks like something you will find in a Japanese village, pink Sakura tree blossoms pave the path for you, and a cascading waterfall and a koi fish pond make up the scene. If you have always dreamed of an evening wedding, this is the venue for you because Hakone estate and Gardens stay open to the public until 5:00 pm. Events begin after the gates have been closed to the public.  Photo by Ian Chin Photography Hakone Estate and Gardens Wedding Cost Rental Fee: $500 – $7500 depending on detailsCapacity: 60 guests (indoors). 180 guests (outdoors)Hours: 5PM – 10PM You are allowed to host a ceremony from 10 am to 11am and from 5 pm to 10 pm, and any overtime is billed at $500 per hour. Ceremony-only packages start from $550 to $2250, and reception-only packages will cost between $1500 to $7500. You can also book the ceremony and reception packages which will range from $2100 to $7500. How to Book a Hakone Garden Wedding Email: Events@Hakonegardens.orgPhone: 408-741-4957Website: https://www.hakone.com/weddings-and-receptions Hakone Estate and Gardens Elopements Rental Fee: starting at $550 weekdays from 10 am to 3 pm You can host your elopement at the Wisteria Pavilion, Tea House Garden, Moon Bridge, and Upper Wisteria Pavilion and still get most of the benefits of a full wedding. Afterwards, taking advantage of the redwood trees, bamboo forest, and koi pond is suggested for photos! What’s Included Pre-event meetings, walk-through, referrals, and consultations with Event Manager Photo shoot Set up and break down time before and after the event Free admission and parking for guests Ceremony rehearsal time Dressing area for Bride Hakone Event Staff (day of your wedding) Chairs and tables Ceremony chair setup and breakdown Membership for one year Admission Pass Access to our gardens during your entire event Best Time for a Hakone Estate and Gardens Wedding Hakone Estate and Gardens Wedding Photos Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com Related Posts on the Blog

How to Plan a Terra Mia Vineyards Wedding Ultimate Guide for Planning a Terra Mia Vineyards Wedding in Paso Robles(complete with photos and videos) A Terra Mia vineyards wedding is a magnificent event set on 30 acres of lush vegetation and stunning views of the Paso Robles Hills. It offers a serene but charming and secluded location for you and your wedding party to have a memorable wedding deep in California’s wine country. It gives off a simple rustic elegance with a majestic stream bed and waterfalls punctuating the scenery. Why a Wedding at Terra Mia Vineyards There is always something special about a vineyard wedding. And if you are on the central coast, it is one of those beautiful places you pass on a daily but barely find a moment to relish it. A Terra Mia vineyards wedding is an opportunity to tick some of the bucket list items on your wedding wish list. It offers incredible photo opportunities and a canvas to create some amazing shots for any style of wedding. It is synonymous with heart-melting events, and even miles away from home, you won’t feel like you will be missing anything. Terra Mia Vineyards Wedding Cost Rental Fee: $5,900 – $7,900 Terra Mia Wedding Venue Walkthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YovPev5VRIE Terra Mia Vineyards Wedding Facilities and Capacity Terra Mia Vineyards can host weddings with up to 200 guests. It offers a variety of event spaces, including a barrel room fit for cocktails. But there’s more. Also awaiting you are several alfresco spaces for bride and groom parties. The amphitheater is the main wedding and reception space, but you can choose to have your wedding by the lakeside if you want a stunning lake view backdrop for your wedding. The tranquil lake, quaint natural stone footpaths, wood bridges, a sandy beach track, and many other features make the venue characterful, and any wedding here is bound to be exceptional. Besides the gorgeous venue, your Terra Mia vineyards wedding package will give you access to a bridal suite bar and a rustic barn with a beer tap system, bridal showers, seats, and tables, and a full-service catering pad. Onsite accommodation is also available, with a newly renovated guest house welcoming guests for a weekend stay. It is within easy access of the best wineries and hotels Paso Robles has to offer, and seeing as it is only two miles away from 101 Freeways, your guests get to enjoy the ultimate convenience. Terra Mia Vineyards Wedding Need to Knows If you choose to have your wedding at Terra Mia Vineyards, you must be aware that you don’t need to have your catering team. The venue handles all food and beverage requests, but there is a minimum order amount for food and beverages. This is directly linked to the number of guests you plan on having. Likewise, you will not be charged a rental fee for reception and ceremony as it comes tied to your food and beverages package. Every wedding is allowed a maximum of 6 hours. Don’t worry, though. This excludes setup and cleaning time, so you will have ample time to get everything right. It’s worth noting that the 6 hours is a general guide. You can negotiate extra hours at an added cost. For entertainment, you can access play amplified music indoors up to midnight, and smoking is also only permitted in designated smoking areas. Conclusion Terra Mia vineyards rolling hills, olive orchards, and majestic oak trees provide an ample venue to host your reception after your ceremony. It is a remarkable spot in the wine country that has an approximate capacity of up to 150 people. It can accommodate most tastes, and even the pickiest visitors will certainly find something to admire. It offers flexible spaces to decorate, and the onsite catering staff treats every visitor with kindness and thoughtfulness. They are there to help you create immensely sweet and memorable moments on your special day. If you’d like to discuss your wedding, please CONTACT ME and I’d love to chat! Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118